So what’s in My Backpack?

NOTE: I am updating this post to reflect some questions/comments that I have received (8-28-09)

What’s in My Backpack.

Most Backpackers are always tweeking their gear, replacing old stuff with new, looking for lighter, tougher, more useful (multi use) and of course just plain cool gear.

Recently I upgraded some gear, namely my backpack.

After years of carrying my Kelty External Frame Tioga 5500 I have switched to an internal frame pack.Now, before anyone says I jumped ship on my philosophy of External frame packs being better for younger bodies or beginning Backpackers.. Stop.I still believe that.External frame packs offer a much easier platform for the beginner and the young Scout to load and carry.

I have been looking for about a year now and finally fell in love with a pack I could not live without.

Loading it and walking around with it, doing the homework to see what its capabilities are and what I won’t be able to do with it.Looking at all my gear and how I use it and what I use it for.

A couple things I am not willing to sacrifice some comfort and safety.So I am willing to carry a little extra to stay comfortable and safe.

Mountain Hard wear gaiters- Gaiters I have found to be an essential part of my gear. I actually wear them in more than just the winter. I love them when trekking through meadows and in rocky areas as they keep my legs dry and keep little things from getting into my boots. They work great in the winter keeping snow out of my boots and keeping my laces dry.Rain gear: Frog Togg Dri Duck top and bottom

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2 thoughts on “So what’s in My Backpack?”

This is a great list. It's good to see a list like this for reference. I love my Thermarest Z lite as well!I'll likely be making the transition from external to internal frame next season. I'll have to add the Koa 55 to the list.Do you find the gaiters to be essential? That's the only type of gear I don't own from your list.

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